Blackpool Gazette | Ship suspected of 'releasing' crude oil as beach-goers are urged to 'stay away' Blackpool Gazette Mr Vale, who lives in Blackpool, said the oil could kill off basic microscopic life, which in turn could impact on larger marine animals. But he warned wintering birds in the Wyre estuary could also be affected, and said: “Fortunately we have beaches ... Sea bathing closed after oil and tar spill on Fylde coast |